Clinical RN Coordinator-Radiation Oncology
About The Position
The Clinical RN Coordinator assesses patients’ physical and emotional status, health history, and health practices, and evaluates patients’ and families’ understanding of disease and disease processes. The role provides education about oncology treatments and diagnostic exam preparation, including PET CT, and supports patients and families in understanding treatment, participating in care decisions, identifying community resources, and responding to expected outcomes, emergencies, and side effects. The position is responsible for Radiation Oncology and PET CT-related nursing duties and for maintaining clinical competence in accordance with the standards of care for the nursing practice area.
Requirements
- Associate degree or bachelor’s degree required.
- Registered Nurse credential in New York, issued by the New York State Board of Nursing, required.
- BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association required.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual/fluent in Spanish preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ physical and emotional status, past health history, and health practices.
- Assess patients’ and families’ understanding of disease and disease processes.
- Educate patients and families about oncology treatments, diagnostic exam preparation, treatment schedules, expected outcomes, oncologic emergencies, and potential side effects.
- Assess relevant laboratory, pathology, and imaging results and their implications.
- Prepare patients for diagnostic exams such as PET CT; review labs and medications before and after PET CT, and contact patients by phone to review readiness and preparation.
- Coordinate care involving multiple complex technologies and collaborate with other providers and multidisciplinary team members.
- Assess and report supportive care needs, including growth factors, antiemetics, bone-sparing agents, and other supportive care.
- Enter required information in the EMR and complete patient-care forms and documents, including disability paperwork, letters of medical necessity, prior authorizations, and REM program documents.
- Assist with the research program.
- Review new patient charts and prepare documentation for consultations, such as laboratory and radiology information.
- Take initial histories and nursing assessments and prepare medication lists.
- Review medical and medication histories before PET CT exams.
- Coordinate prescription refills and notify patients of testing results when appropriate.
- Manage cancer-treatment side effects and related pain.
- Monitor patients’ vital signs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
